Ieyasu and Ikkō-ikki

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The revolt that broke out in 1563 between the Ikko-ikki, a league of monks, and Ieyasu Tokugawa is considered one of the crises that Tokugawa experienced during his lifetime. Not only the temples of the Ikkyu sect but also several follower warriors in Ieyasu's household joined the revolt. At the same time, many lords, including Tadanao Sakai of Ueno Castle under Ieyasu, rebelled against Ieyasu.

After six months of fighting, Ieyasu won a victory over the revolters and the local people, bringing the revolt to an end. The priests of the temples involved in the revolt were forced by Ieyasu to convert to Buddhism and were finally forced to leave the territory.

In 1585, 21 years after the end of the revolt, seven temples, including three in Mikawa, were pardoned and returned to Ieyasu's domain. Ieyasu's aunt, the nun Nyoshunni, played a central role in this pardon. After the pardon, however, Ieyasu intensified his pressure on the Mikawa Honganji Order by imposing a tax on the temple.

This year marks the 460th anniversary of the revolt Ikko-ikki. This special exhibition focuses on the revolt itself, the subsequent movements of Shinshu temples, and the relationship between Ieyasu and Honganji Temple.

Schedule

Feb 4 (Sat) 2023-Mar 19 (Sun) 2023